What is an "Education Meeting"?
-There are three (3) educational meetings each year organized and arranged by the "T.A.A.G" Chair and Co-Chairs. meeting members will brainstorm and compile a list of possibilities for future presenters. Previous meetings have included anti-bullying, wellness, managing finances, drug and alcohol awareness, su***de prevention, and others.
-"T.A.A.G." Chair and Co-C
hairs set the agenda, manage the meeting, and provide support for those unfamiliar with meeting etiquette. Meetings begin with introductions and an ice breaker or some easy exercises. business including: deciding on Educational Meeting presenters and Social Event Planning. When the presenter begins, the presentation runs from 45 minutes to 1 hour then finishes with a question and answer session. Educational Meetings always "END ON A POSITIVE NOTE" by members expressing something positive from the meeting. It can be anything from liking the presentation, the food, or simply meeting a new "T.A.A.G." or Transition Age Advisory Group are committed:
-To promote and enhance effective communication between youth and young adults, their families, their community and other stakeholders.
-To increase quality of care by utilizing transition age individuals' expertise and perspectives.
-To provide a forum for youth, young adults, and families to share and exchange ideas, knowledge, and support.
-To provide active support within local communities to ensure that transition age youth and young adult individuals' voices are heard.
